Wednesday 8 December 2021

Hello

I'm Jen Wilson and I tutor Chemistry, Biology and Human Biology at Higher and Advanced Higher in Scotland.  


Tutoring Subjects and Levels
I tutor :
  • Higher and 
  • Advanced Higher 
  • Biology, Chemistry and Human Biology
  • I am not currently offering National 5 tutoring
PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR JAN TO JUNE 2024 
I AM NOW FULLY BOOKED. 
FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS 
BUT IT IS UNLIKELY I WILL BE ABLE TO HELP 
ANYONE ELSE AT THIS STAGE. 
IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO START TUTORING EARLIER IN THE YEAR. 
My website may still provide useful pointers though so please ask 
the student to have a look at the relevant subject page for help.

I am based in Milngavie in the north of Glasgow and tutor online via Skype.

My Qualifications
  • B.Sc. (Hons) Biochemistry with Microbiology - University of St Andrews
  • M.Sc. Medical Physics Education  -  University of Dundee 
  • P.G.C.E. (Secondary Teaching Chemistry / Biology) - St Andrews College (now University of Glasgow)
  • Forensic Science - Strathclyde University (Future Learn)
  • Covid-19 - London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (Future Learn)
  • Covid-19 : Diagnostics and Testing - Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (Future Learn)
Full General Teaching Council for Scotland Registration achieved - 1988.

I am a member of the PVG Scheme in respect of children.

Tutoring is £35 for an hour. Tutoring can be arranged on a weekly basis or can be on a one-off basis.

Teaching and Tutoring Experience

I worked as a science teacher for Strathclyde Regional Council in East Dunbartonshire, Glasgow and Renfrewshire and have worked as a science tutor for 25 years. I have also worked for a charity tutoring organisation in Glasgow.

Previous Experience

I have worked in Computer Based Teaching and Learning at Dundee University and Ninewells Hospital, Dundee in the Medical Physics and Biochemical Medicine Departments for the Teaching and Learning Technology Programme TLTP and the Information Technology Training Initiative ITTI.  I was a finalist in the highly competitive "European Academic Software Awards" EASA in 1998 with my project to teach x-ray safety via Computer Based Learning, CALRAD.

I have worked as a presenter for the European Union for the MIDAS-Net Project - providing training in the use of Databases for Small and Medium Enterprises and Librarians.

I have also been a volunteer with Glasgow Science Festival.
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My Tutoring Methods:

When tutoring, I like to work from all the latest online resources, including
  • interactive experiments, 
  • science videos, 
  • online talks,
  • websites from Royal Society of Chemistry etc.,
  • videos of experiments from the particular course etc. 
  • and even topical science news items which are also listed on my Twitter Feed
Many of these resources are listed on this website. I also make full use of Past Papers and will set appropriate homework if requested.

The links listed here will help you by listing online videos, animations and interactive learning materials for each of the Scottish Chemistry and Biology examinations at National 5Int 2, Higher Grade, and Advanced Higher.  The links are relevant and more importantly, you will hopefully find them interesting ! 

Good Luck with your Biology and Chemistry courses this year. I hope you enjoy them and find them useful and interesting.
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If you would like any tutoring please telephone me at 0141 956 4358 or email me at milngavietutors@gmail.com   I tutor online via Skype or Zoom - useful if you live in a remote location eg Highlands and Islands. 

To keep up to date with latest news about Biology and Chemistry, follow:
"Milngavie Tutors" on Facebook 
or 
@Biol_Chem_Phys on Twitter !!